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Otavalo
City in Imbabura, Ecuador
Overview
Otavalo is a lively Andean town renowned for its indigenous culture and busy artisan markets, set amid the stunning scenery of Imbabura Province. Its friendly atmosphere, rich traditions, and picturesque surroundings make it a must-visit for travelers seeking authenticity and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Imbabura
Population
41,718
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
0.23°, -78.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$566
Local Cost
$333
Local Income
$350
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
9.0°C
Winter Avg
10.6°C
Record High
20.5°C
Record Low
-0.2°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1195 mm
Internet Speed
130 Mbps
Upload
120 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
54
Coworking
0
Cafes
23
Nightlife
11
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UIO
Distance
42 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 245 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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